Concord is a city in North Carolina and fast-growing bedroom community of the major city of Charlotte. In 2016, the population was just under 90,000 making it the second largest city of the Charlotte Metro.
Get in
By car
From Interstate 85 North in North Carolina, exits 49-58.
By plane
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport (IATA: CLT)
- Concord Regional Airport (IATA: USA), 35.387778°, -80.709167°. Allegiant Air flight from Fort Lauderdale, New Orleans, Orlando/Sanford, Punta Gorda and St. Petersburg/Clearwater
By bus
The 80x bus operated by Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) offers service from Charlotte to Concord on weekdays. Geared towards commuters, it goes from Concord to Charlotte in the morning and from Charlotte to Concord in the late afternoon. This schedule makes it usable for going to Concord to spend a night or more, but not for a day trip.
Concord Kannapolis Area Transit offers service from Kannapolis.
Get around
- Concord Kannapolis Area Transit
See
- Historic Downtown Concord.
- Concord Memorial Garden, 36 Spring Street SW. Tu-Sa 9AM-5PM, Su noon-5PM (closes as 4PM Nov–Feb).
- Charlotte Motor Speedway, 5555 Concord Pkwy South, +1 704 455-3200. Home of near-constant racing events including NASCAR's All-Star race and the Coca-Cola 600. Occasional home of concerts and other special events. Among other special attractions, includes the opportunity to drive around the track or attend racing school.
- Frank Liske Park. On 230 acres with a 10-acre lake for fishing and paddleboats. Also miniature golf, picnic shelters, an amphitheater, fitness trail, walking trails, sports fields and playgrounds.
- Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates.
- Hendrick Motorsports.
- Roush Racing (Roush Fenway Racing).
Do
- Great Wolf Lodge Charlotte / Concord’s Water Park, 35.3611°, -80.7117°. - located in Concord
- Charlotte Motor Speedway, 5555 Concord Pkwy South, +1 704 455-3200. Home of near-constant racing events including NASCAR's All-Star race and the Coca-Cola 600. Occasional home of concerts and other special events. Among other special attractions, includes the opportunity to drive around the track or attend racing school.
- Frank Liske Park. On 230 acres with a 10-acre lake for fishing and paddleboats. Also miniature golf, picnic shelters, an amphitheater, fitness trail, walking trails, sports fields and playgrounds.
- Ganassi Racing.
- Hendrick Motorsports.
- Roush Racing (Roush Fenway Racing).
- NASCAR Speedpark.
- Dave & Busters, 8361 Concord Mills Blvd. Su-Th 11AM - midnight, F Sa 11AM - 2AM.
Buy
- Concord Mills. 2017-08-04
- Afton Village Shops.
- Historic Concord Business District.
- Carolina Mall.
- Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, 8181 Concord Mills Blvd, +1 704 979-2200.
- Natural Harvest Food Store, 20 Union St. S., +1 704-795-5500.
Eat
- Dave & Busters, 8361 Concord Mills Blvd, +1-704-979-1700. Su-Th 11AM-midnight; F Sa 11AM-2AM.
- Devons Restaurant, 383 Amhurst Street.
- Cabarrus Creamery, 21 Union St, +1 704 784-1923.
- Chef's Choice, 11 Union St, +1 704 792-2433. So. Ste. 103,
- Dragon Palace, 76 Spring St. SW, +1 704 785-8888.
- Ellie's Coffee Shoppe, 37 1-B Union Street So, +1 704-788-1513.
- Emma's Carolina Cuisine & Spirits, 11 Union St, +1 704 788-1098. So. #108,
- T & J's Deli & Sports Bar, 30 Church St, +1 704 784-3414.
- The Fatt Lady, 42-B Union Street South, +1 704-786-3288.
- The Ibis Restaurant & Catering, 87 McCachern Blvd, +1 704 793-4244.
- The Sweet Pea Cafe, 16 Union Street South, +1 704 795-5500.
- Two Leaves & A Bud, Inc., 11 Church Street, +1 704 788-8327. So. #100,
- Union Street Bistro, 49 Union St, +1 704 795-4902.
- What A Burger, 34 Church St, +1 704 786-1618.
- R&R Barbeque, 755 Pitts School Rd. NW, +1 704 786-1123.
- E. Noodles & Company, 360 Exchange St. NW. An Asian Bistro.
- The Gateway To Athens, 360 Exchange St. NW., +1 704-788-2174. Greek restaurant.
- Java Jack's Cafe, 5391 Village Drive, +1 704 792-2800.
Drink
Sleep
Hotels and motels
- America's Best Value Inn, 2451 Kannapolis Hwy, 35.441438°, -80.608793°, +1 704 788-8550.
- Days Inn, 5125 Davidson Highway, 35.435491°, -80.663743°, +1 704 786-9121.
- Embassy Suites, 5400 John Q. Hammonds Dr (Exit 49 off I-85, South 1 mile). Free breakfast buffet, indoor pool, golf. Also home to the Rocky River Bar & Grill.
- Hampton Inn & Suites, 9850 Weddington Road, 35.369249°, -80.709518°, +1 704 979-5600.
- Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 7772 Gateway Lane NW (Exit 49), +1 704-979-7900.
- Sleep Inn & Suites, 7821 Gateway Lane, +1 704 979-8800.
- Springhill Suites, 7811 Gateway Lane, +1 704 979-2500.
- Suburban Extended Stay Hotel, 7725 Sossaman Lane, +1 704 979-5555.
- Uptown Suites Extended Stay Hotel, 7850 Commons Park Cir NW Concord, NC 28027 (I-85’s Exit 49; the property is diagonally across from Concord Mills Mall), 35.3721977°, -80.7085772°, +1 704 454-1504. Free WIFI, fully equipped kitchens, on-site fitness center, onsite self-serve food and convenience mart
Camping
- Charlotte Motor Speedway. Offers a variety of camping options from tents through RV hookups.